New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-08
MIR, CHAMBERLAIN'S ARRIVAL
HIS FRANK AND GENIAL MANNERS.
TO START FOR WASHINGTON IN A FKw DAYS
SOME OF Ills RADICAL vIEws-No pETHC-

TO START FOR WASHINGTON IN vEw DAYS
SOME OF Ills RADICAL vIEws-No pKTRC-
TIvEs WITH HIM.
Josepb Chamberlain member Of Parliament for West
Brmin CHAM and the Chief Commissioner appointed by
Lord Salisbury TO represent the British Government In
the approaching conference with the United states Gov
eminent regarding the troublesome fisheries question:
arrived Yesterday the Etruria He was accompanied
by j. H. g. Bergne Chief of the Treaty Department of
the British Foreign Office. and WillsughbJ b. d. May
cock Of tho Commercial Branch Of the FOREIGN Office.
The Etruria arrived OF Quarantine at 10 o'clock In the
morning after Of the toughest passages that trans
atlantic steamer ever experienced There was none OF
that demonstrativs welcome accorded MI CHAMBERLAIN
which he would have received his arrival here had he
stuck to Mr. Gladstone the Home Rule question and
continued the pet Of the British Radicals Official cour-
tesies only melted ont TO him.
When Information Of the steamers approach was re-
ceived tho revenue cutter Manhattan left the Barge
Office relieve tho guhed visitor OF tho trouble
and annoyance that usually attend Custom
House Investigation and to expedite the remainder
Of his journey the city. On board the cutter were Mr.
Booker. the British Consul General; Henry Edwards
secretary OF the British Legation at Washington William
Smith Deputy Minister OF Marine OF Canada; Surveyor
Beate and Superintendent whalen OF the Barge Office
On the cutter W. F. Chandler which contained
usual force OF Custom House inspectors were severa
reporters. intent obtaining an interview with Mr.
Chamberlain, and all arrived with Custom House per
niits.
MR.. CHAMBERLAIN RAISED TO THE PEERAGH.
when the revenue cutter drew along aide Mr. Chamber
lain easily recognized OH the main deck Inc erchid
wasn't there. but the eyegass was, and that was sur
Acent With coss-shavsn face ccan-cut features and
keen, clear eye Mr.. Chamberlain did not look day
over forty But that was his age when in
1916 he first made his debut at 81. Stephens, aud
became at man OF mark. Mr. Chamberlain
greeted the reporters pleasantly and showed no aver
sion submitting to the process OF interviewing Bnt
Surveyor Beat,ie interposed veto by hurrying Mt
Chamberlain into the Manhattan, and forbiidng any re-
porters to follow him.
"Only Lord Chamberlain ard his party allowed to
come on this cutter" said obsequous Custom House
inspector. who stood at the gangway. That's Mr. Beat
ties instructions"
Mr.. Chamberlain himself smiled and other English
within hearing laughed outrght but the inspector
remained In bissfnl ignorance OF the cause.
Three cheers for Gladstone and Parnrll!" exclaimed
q grizzed storage passenger as the Manhattan moved
hut the only he got was the echo OF his
voice.
After reaching the Barge Office Mr. CnamherlaIs and
his friends and diplomatic assistants drove 81 once 10 the
Brevcort House When the reporters reached the hotel
Mr. Beattio wasn't there. but through Mr. Bergno
Mr. Chamberlain conveyed n mes ago that he would
gladly them In the evening and submit
the OF the country and he did submit TO 1t In
q most graceful fashion. answering questions candidy
a winning courtesy OF manner which combined with tho
shrewdness and business that his opponents
csucede to him. shows that he is well equipped for
diplomatic mission. His voice. too. is well modulsoi
and pleasing.
DECLINING TO DISCUSS HOME RULE.
But his frat something OF a "damper to
those seeking lively and interesting Information.
81 must not say TO begin with" he
said, "that cannot answer any questions
about controversial politics. When left Queenstown
I considered that had abandoned for tho time being.
my position poliu clan. in order " assume tho
duties OF dplomatIst"
"Then the Home Rule question:"
"Is something that left behind me-" INTERCEPTED Mr..
Chamberlain, with q smile that indicated that ho
not sorry to escape 1t for a season.
when do vou think the question will lie settledT
"Ah he would he a wise who could tell that 1t
won't he in oar time, I'm afraid"
This time there was something like sigh instead OF
smile as though Mr.. Chamberlain foresaw great deal
wearsome lighting his return. and didn't like the
prospect.
The subject was changed.
ado you expect to consider all questions at issue
between Britain aud the United States or coninc
your attention 10 tho North Atlantic Fisheries oompca
ton T.
"While our main object Is 10 obtain settlement OF
the fisheries question don't think that precluded
from con sdering other matters"
Has not Lord Salisbury IN his published dispatches.
proposed return to tho Treaty OF Washington ~thout
compensation for nshoro nshsrcs az the best solution
OF the probemr'
THAT proposed as q Temporary solution pen ding
a full discussion Of the matter
"will It, IN opinion, be wiser to work back to-
ward the last method 81 seement-the Treaty Of Wash
TO tako the Treaty OF Isle and attempt 10
ii don't think that would be wiss for 20 sutci
pate all what tho probable result OF tho discussion
would be-"
THE QUESTION or COMMERCIAL UNION.
"Does not the Canadian proposal for commercial
union go outside the ground OF the negotiations as pub
lished ="
81 don't know that there is such a thing as
a Canadian proposal for commercial union under.
stand that the suggestion has been made. but am
unable u say whether 1t il desired by considerable
po:r ., the an aanG ..at G
merely referred TO the matter in ono OF my
IL up rather warmly. think they labor under
nisapprehensioH AS 10 my mesning- have ne opinion
and the United would be good bad thing fer
canada did not say that 1t ought to be prevented
canada s"'' desired any, any Arrangement Of ,he
sort had NO doubt that . tosv ,, would DO
the United states means, as undcrst nd IT, FREQ trade
bswsen Canada and the United states. while canada
tho mother csuniry-that Is. sbo would Discriminate
s ssyins that trad. follows tn" fax In mi.
would be case OF TRADE going aglins, the flag
take '' with regard to Canada, tho Ts.ponaGi.
duties mped her present relations; and In this light
meroal union Canada and the United Statos
would undoubtedly cause the whole OF the relationship
TO be revised"
"Have ysu determined to consider the Behring Sea
seal fisheries In the proposed sottome MI .,,..-.
regard IL open 10 tho emlassiOn TO consider that
matter but whether II will bo considered wall depend
upon the course OF the discussion"
-" DO you feel confident that a settlement can be
reached that will satisfy Canada IL commercial union be
excluded"
"Ths Canadian Governmsnt and people will bs repre-
sented by FIT Charles Upper than whom there Is no
competent 10 represent Canadian Interests |
presume that settlement that Ia satisfactory TO him
will meet the approval Of the Canadian people"
STILL AN ADVANCED LIBERAL
Laying aside the Home Rule question. do you not s
advocate the reforms desired by tho advanced wing OF
the Liberal partyi "
81 think so. have always advocated tho dscndow-